Teaching and Positive Behavioral Support in Autism

Course Description

This course covers the application of specific
behavioral teaching procedures, including
prompting, reinforcement, shaping, chaining, error
correction and generalization methods, and the
development of instructional plans. Emphasis is
placed on procedures and plans to teach
communication, social, self-help and per-academic
skills. Application of such methods in inclusive
classroom settings is also considered.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

When Offered & Tuition

Online Course

Spring 2017: Jan 17 to Apr 29

Chat Hours: Wed 4-5pm*

Course Level: Graduate

Tuition: $1725

Note: There is a $30 per semester, nonrefundable registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.

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